Human Rights in International Relations (825M9)
Human Rights in International Relations
Module 825M9
Module details for 2017/18.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course will examine the process of internationalisation of human rights and the main factors that underpin that process, e.g. the nature of the international order, the relationship between human rights and sovereignty of states, the problematic of intervention and redistribution, etc. The use of human rights as instruments of foreign policy will be contrasted with the involvement of international non-governmental organisations. Both the global and the regional legal frameworks will be examined. Questions of cultural hegemony will be contrasted with those that claim legitimate cultural autonomy.
Module learning outcomes
Develop systematic and critical understanding of this issue area
To analyse and evaluate theories of rights relevant to international relations
To conduct independent research on particular aspect of human rights in international relations
To summarise and evaluate key debates in this issue area
To develop the ability to use methodologies and knowledge from related disciplines such as international relations, anthropology and law
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 3 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 111111111111 |
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Dr David Karp
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Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
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Prof Louiza Odysseos
Convenor
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